GeorgeFest, in the heart of Downtown Eustis, will feature a parade carnival, live music, food, vendors, fireworks and much more!
Happy Birthday George! The City of Eustis celebrates George Washington’s Birthday during a week-long, family-friendly event, with the 123rd Annual Georgefest! taking place February 15-22, 2025.
Georgefest is the longest running celebration of George Washington’s Birthday in the State of Florida, and is now the longest, continuously running celebration of its kind in the entire United States.
Featuring headline entertainment from The Robert Randolph Band, Love and Theft, Point of Grace, and, Jo Dee Messina, the popular celebration attracts visitors from throughout Florida, and beyond.
In addition to the live music, visitors can look forward to a parade, carnival rides and games, a bass tournament, a dog jog, parade, contests, vendors, and more.
The Georgefest Carnival will be kick off this year's event on Saturday, Feb. 15 - Saturday, Feb 22. Wristband promotions are running all week. For information on the carnival, wristbands and times, please reach out to the Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce.
Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Point of Grace will perform on the historic bandshell stage for the Kick-Off Concert in the Park, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
The 6th Annual Georgefest Bass Fishing Tournament will then take place on Sunday, February 16 on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Love and Theft, a country music duo, known for their their hit singles, including "Runaway" and "Angel Eyes," will perform on Eustis Street, Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 pm.
The following night, Jo Dee Messina a household name with nine No. 1 hits and sixteen Top 40 songs, will be performing Friday, February 21 at 8pm, on the bandshells stage in Ferran Park.
The Georgefest Grand Parade will be held Saturday, February 22 at 10 am. Heading North on Bay Street beginning at Badger Avenue we do expect heavy traffic and expect delays in the Downtown area, so arrive early and enjoy the pre-parade strolling entertainment.
Robert Randolph & the Family Band will then perform Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 pm.. on the bandshell stage in Ferran Park.
Georgefest fireworks are SATURDAY, February 25, at 9 pm.
Georgefest is the longest running celebration of George Washington’s Birthday in the State of Florida, and is now the longest, continuously running celebration in the entire United States.
It all started on February 22, 1902 when Eustis citizens and businesses held an event in the Ocklawaha Hotel (a hotel that was located in Downtown Eustis) in appreciation of the winter visitors. The celebration portrayed historic events from Florida's past. February 22 is also the date of when George Washington, the first president of the United States, was born. Taking that into consideration, they started calling the event, "George Washington's Birthday Celebration."
Over the years, this event has since grown to include a large parade, concerts, a carnival, fireworks, and more and features a new modern name, "Georgefest."
The annual Georgefest Parade is a longstanding tradition in Lake County and one of the largest parades in Central Florida.
For more information: https://www.eustis.org/Residents/Georgefest#section-1
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